|
1 May 2005
|
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: After almost 2 years on the road back in Germany
Posts: 106
|
|
Costa Rica, All or Multiple City Thread
Arenal
There is a great place in Arenal at Lago Arenal. German Panaderia. Camping (for free) nearby, U can ask for staying in their cabin. Its at the main road going thru from Tilaran to La Fortuna. U cant miss is. German breakfast and dinner, german bread and german . A piece of paradise. Owner Tom and Ellen have been welcoming for generations of bike travelers.
La Fortuna, Sissys Cabana.
5 Dollar for room pP or tenting in great garden with view of Volcano. safe parking
San Jose, Costa Rica Backpacker. not cheap, but nice and safe parking. 8 Dollar in dorm pP. location can be found in LP Central America on a shoestring.
Orosi, Orosi Valley, Montana Linda.
Camping 3 Dollar pP. Dorms about 7 Dollar.
parking is right beside the office. Its a small village so should be ok safe. Nothing happened to us.
5 km south of Uvita is Finca Bavaria. 15 Dollar pP. Camping possible if u sak friendly for about 5 DOllars. Very nice, safe parking.
a second Bavarian place is going to open 10 km further south for camping and cheaper cabanas.
[This message has been edited by Twintraveller (edited 10 May 2005).]
|
20 Jun 2009
|
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Singapore
Posts: 157
|
|
Please note that there’s not very accurate address provided in the following countries, that is where the GPS come in handy. All the prices quoted are in US$ unless specified. Time of research was May/June 2009. For more information and pictures, feel free to view my blog at singapore dream
San Vito
Hotel Rino
$24.00 for 2 person in 1 room with TV and hot shower.
Safe and easy parking, don’t get into the wrong track when going to San Vito from the Main town near the border! it is supposed to be all paved road.
50mts. Norte del Parque,San vito tel:27733071
N8 49.253 W82 58.292
San Isidro (another typical town)
Hotel Chirripo
$18.00 for 2 person in 1 room with TV. small room.
shared bathroom.
Free WIFI.
Secure parking.
Frente al Parque de San Isidro, Perez Zeledon, www.hotelchirripo.net tel506) 27710529
N9 22.383 W83 42.195
Palma North
I rode past this town, not far from the Panama border and found a lodging with own private parking. I have not stayed there.
N8 57.792 W83 27.461
San Jose
Gaudy's Backpacker Hostel
$25.00 for 2 person in 1 room with shared bathroom.
A bagpacker’s hostel, easy going and less party and drunk animals.
Breakfast limited.
free flow of coffee
kitchen
Free WIFI
www.gaudyspackers.com San jose tel:258 2937
N9 56.313 W84 05.727
La Fortuna
Hotel Dorothy
$20.00 for 2 person in 1 room with private toilet.
every lodging in this town will quote ‘volcano view’
thumbs up breakfast.
NOTE: this property do not have a fence or barrier around. so when i saw the bike parking place, I would be parking next to their open office desk with their computer there. in the night there is a guy guarding the computer and my bike. if any bad people wants to steal something from this place, they would rather steal the computer than anything on my bike.
N10 28.122 W84 38.672
Santa Elena / Monteverde
Pension Santa Elena
$16.00 for 2 person in 1 room.
free WIFI
Texas biker owner by the name of Ran.
very helpful. very informative about the region on what we can do. we booked a canopy tour from them and they gave us a ‘student price’ for it, that save us $40!
They are constructing a new building.
www.pensionsantaelena.com tel:6455051 /645 6240 Santa Elena, Monteverde
N10 19.050 W84 49.419
La Cruz
Cabinas Santa Rita
150m south of Parque Central, tel: 6799062, la cruz
$20 for 2 person in 1 room with TV, private bath room, Fan and Fridge.
N11 04.256 W85 37.936
|
1 Jan 2010
|
|
Contributing Member
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posts: 68
|
|
Costa Rica - Liberia & Arenal
Arenal:
Cabinas Canfinera (behind the only gas station) on the road to La Fortuna on right side; it is a 2 storey building with 3 rooms on each floor. Nice view of lake from 2nd storey. Tel: 506-2694-4726; correo.cabinascanfinera@yahoo.com. 10,000 colones (~US$ 18) for 2 people, private bathroom with hot water, fan and cable TV, safe parking between the cabinas & owner´s house.
Liberia:
Hotel Wilson Liberia, Tel: 2666-4222, Cell: 8391-3504, hotel_wilson@yahoo.com. 16,000 Colones (~ US$ 30) for 2 people, 1 cama matrimonial, AC, Cable TV, Private bathroom with hot water, secure parking. When you enter the town, the road will eventually become one way. You will pass the parque on your left side, go straight for 3 or 4 blocks, before you turn right onto the road where the hotel is located. There is a huge sign with an arrow, you cannot miss it.
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Next HU Events
ALL Dates subject to change.
2025 Confirmed Events:
- Virginia: April 24-27 2025
- Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
- Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
- CanWest: July 10-13 2025
- Switzerland: Date TBC
- Ecuador: Date TBC
- Romania: Date TBC
- Austria: Sept. 11-15
- California: September 18-21
- France: September 19-21 2025
- Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025
Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!
Questions about an event? Ask here
See all event details
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
|
|
|